Experts in Absolute Return Investing
Steve Brann’s Absolute Vision is an exploration of absolute return investing—an approach designed to generate consistent performance regardless of market conditions. Drawing on years of experience at the helm of Apollo Multi Asset Management and insights gained from proprietary trading desks at Dresden Bank and Bank of America, Steve challenges conventional investment thinking. With a deep commitment to education and a frustration over the underutilization of absolute return strategies, he shares the principles, frameworks, and strategies that can help investors achieve better risk-adjusted returns. Whether you’re a financial adviser, institutional investor, or simply looking to refine your investment approach, Absolute Vision provides the tools to navigate an ever-changing financial landscape with confidence.
Absolute Return Investing
Absolute Insight is a new monthly feature designed to cut through the noise. As practitioners with deep, hands-on experience managing absolute return portfolios, we aim to offer a clear, independent, and data-driven perspective on this critical but often overlooked corner of the market.
We will go beyond surface-level commentary to explore the structural evolution of the sector, the performance dynamics of key sub-strategies, and the positioning of leading funds. Our goal is simple: to equip asset allocators, advisers, and institutional investors with the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.
We’ll examine the real gap between expectations and outcomes — and outline the characteristics we believe define a genuinely robust absolute return approach today. Along the way, we’ll spotlight areas of innovation, inefficiency, and risk that we believe deserve close attention in the months ahead.
Welcome to Absolute Insight. We look forward to helping you navigate the evolving world of absolute return with clarity, expertise, and conviction.
Why Absolute Return matters more than ever
What does it take to deliver steady returns when markets turn unpredictable? Steve Brann, Founding Partner and CIO of Apollo Multi Asset Management, explains how experience, rigorous manager selection, and disciplined risk oversight shape a resilient approach to absolute return investing. He also explores how liquid alternatives can strengthen portfolio stability and why consistent, low-correlation strategies are finding renewed relevance in today’s volatile environment.
Why Absolute Academy?
A Knowledge Gap in Education
One of the primary barriers to understanding absolute return investing is the lack of formal education on the topic. Traditional financial education, like those provided by the CFA Institute, tends to prioritize well-known asset classes. This leaves professionals and investors with limited knowledge of alternative strategies that could benefit their clients or portfolios.
Bridging the Gap with Tailored Learning
At Absolute Academy, we offer a range of engaging educational formats—including vidoes and webinars—tailored to financial professionals. These resources dive into the details of various absolute return strategies, supported by real-world case studies from renowned investors like David Swensen at Yale, showcasing how these strategies can contribute to better portfolio performance.
A Community of Knowledge
At Absolute Academy, learning extends beyond the classroom. Join a growing community of investment professionals and peers, where you can share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on strategies to achieve the best outcomes for your clients and yourself.
What You'll Learn at Absolute Academy
Long-Short Equity
Understand how to balance long positions with short selling to minimize risk and enhance returns.
Market Neutral Strategies
Learn to profit from both rising and falling markets, maintaining a balanced portfolio
Event-Driven Investing
Explore how to capitalize on corporate events, such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcies.
Macroeconomic Strategies
Dive into global economic trends and their impact on investment strategies.
Credit & Rates Investments
Gain insights into fixed income markets, interest rates, and credit risk management.
Join Absolute Academy
Join us at Absolute Academy and unlock the power of absolute return investing today. Your pathway to smarter, more diversified investing starts here.
